• Run end-to-end US payroll in Rippling with accuracy and consistency • Audit changes carefully — new hires, comp updates, bonuses, terminations • Coordinate payroll submissions and approvals with UK and Canada EOR partners • Oversee global contractor payments and documentation • Maintain multi-state compliance and partner with Finance on reconciliations • Manage year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s, EOR coordination) • Serve as the trusted, calm point of contact for payroll questions and issue resolution • Own eligibility, enrollments, and life event changes in Rippling • Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary programs • Lead Open Enrollment execution end-to-end • Partner closely with brokers and carriers on reconciliations, renewals, and issue resolution • Translate complex benefits information into practical, clear guidance for employees when they are hired and on-going • Support FMLA, state leaves, disability, and other leave programs • Ensure coordination between leave tracking, payroll adjustments, and benefits continuation • Respond to employee questions with professionalism, empathy, and strong follow-through • Troubleshoot issues across payroll systems, carriers, and vendors — owning resolution from start to finish • Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation • Identify inefficiencies and strengthen payroll and benefits workflows • Improve controls, reporting, and documentation • Help fine-tune our recently implemented HRIS (Rippling) — improving configuration, data integrity, and usability • Proactively suggest smarter ways to operate as we scale domestically and internationally

Job Description: Are you passionate about revolutionizing Human Capital Management (HCM) through cutting-edge technology solutions? The Groove is seeking a dynamic and innovative Workday Payroll Consultant to join our team! As a Workday Payroll Consultant at The Groove, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects, collaborate with talented teams, and drive impactful change for our clients. If you're ready to dive into a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment where your skills and creativity can shine, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: - Lead the charge as a Workday champion, collaborating closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence at every project phase. - Support Lead Consultant(s) in gathering business requirements, crafting prototypes, testing solutions, and implementing them seamlessly. - Dive into Workday Payroll implementation activities, covering discovery, architecture, configuration, documentation, testing, and project reviews. - Customize the system to meet customers' expectations and needs, showcasing your mastery in execution. - Show relentless follow-through, keeping your project Lead and Engagement Manager updated on timelines, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, and more. - Stay proactive in staying updated on Workday developments and project changes, seeking growth opportunities with enthusiasm. - Communicate effectively, ensuring clarity on timelines, tasks, risks, roles & responsibilities, and fostering teamwork. Skills and Requirements: - Bring at least 2 years of demonstrated Payroll hands on experience. - Workday functional experience is a huge plus, demonstrating your familiarity with the platform. - Excel in oral and written communications, showcasing your ability to convey ideas clearly. - Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks. - Embrace a team-oriented approach, prioritizing collaboration and collective success. - Shine in facilitation and presentation skills, commanding attention and engagement. - Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering lasting partnerships. - Translate business requirements into system requirements effortlessly, showcasing your analytical prowess. - Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and engaging environment, delivering transformative HR Technology solutions with zeal. - Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, HRIS, or related fields. - Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, leveraging these tools for impactful outcomes. - Minimal travel may be required, offering exciting opportunities to engage on-site as needed. EEO Policy: The Groove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of innovation and collaboration? Apply now and be part of our exciting team at The Groove! EEO Policy: The Groove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of innovation and collaboration? Apply now and be part of our exciting team at The Groove!

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the clients, ensuring an exceptional customer experience and high-quality service delivery. • Ensure services are delivered in alignment with contractual SLAs by monitoring, reporting, and analyzing KPIs related to service excellence and customer satisfaction. • Take ownership of your client’s service-related financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring. • Efficiently manage change request implementation processes by coordinating testing, deployments, and system enhancements within the payroll platform. • Ensure adherence to Zalaris’ internal controls, policies, and compliance standards. • Proactively lead automation initiatives (e.g., RPA), transition activities between nearshore/offshore teams, and identify further cost optimization opportunities. • Foster strong collaboration with other Zalaris functions and locations to support integrated service delivery.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you’ll sit at the operational core of how we support our people — ensuring they are paid accurately, supported thoughtfully, and enabled by systems. - Own US payroll (our largest population) - Coordinate payroll with UK and Canada EOR partners - Manage global contractor payments - Run US benefits administration - Partner closely with Finance, brokers, carriers, and the broader People Experience team - Be the steady, clear, solutions-oriented voice for payroll issues, benefits questions, or leave concerns This role is for someone who loves details, is very organized, takes ownership naturally, communicates with confidence, and gets real satisfaction from keeping things humming smoothly. What You'll Own - Payroll (US & Global) - Run end-to-end US payroll in Rippling with accuracy and consistency - Audit changes carefully — new hires, comp updates, bonuses, terminations - Coordinate payroll submissions and approvals with UK and Canada EOR partners - Oversee global contractor payments and documentation - Maintain multi-state compliance and partner with Finance on reconciliations - Manage year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s, EOR coordination) - Serve as the trusted, calm point of contact for payroll questions and issue resolution - Benefits Administration (US) - Own eligibility, enrollments, and life event changes in Rippling - Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary programs - Lead Open Enrollment execution end-to-end - Partner closely with brokers and carriers on reconciliations, renewals, and issue resolution - Translate complex benefits information into practical, clear guidance for employees - Leave, Employee Support & Vendor Partnership - Support FMLA, state leaves, disability, and other leave programs - Ensure coordination between leave tracking, payroll adjustments, and benefits continuation - Respond to employee questions with professionalism, empathy, and strong follow-through - Troubleshoot issues across payroll systems, carriers, and vendors — owning resolution from start to finish - Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation - Process Improvement & Systems Evolution - Identify inefficiencies and strengthen payroll and benefits workflows - Improve controls, reporting, and documentation - Help fine-tune our recently implemented HRIS (Rippling) — improving configuration, data integrity, and usability - Proactively suggest smarter ways to operate as we scale domestically and internationally Qualifications - 3–5 years of payroll, benefits, or People Operations experience in a small organization - Experience with Rippling is a plus - Strong exposure to multi-state US payroll - EOR experience a plus - Comfortable interfacing directly with employees and external vendors/brokers - Highly detail-oriented — you catch what others miss - A self-starter who figures things out without waiting for instructions - Confident and composed when problem-solving with employees - Bold enough to identify improvements — disciplined enough to execute them well - Experience participating in or refining an HRIS implementation strongly preferred Physical Requirements - Frequent sitting at a desk performing work on a computer - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions - Travel will be required for this role Compensation Range $70,000 - 80,000 USD annually. Please note that compensation packages are finalized after the interview process is concluded. Core Company Values - Take the Long View - Ensure the company is built to last - Be Courageous - Make the right decisions even when they aren't the easiest decisions - Be Genuine - Bring honesty and authenticity to all that you do - Work with Focus + Passion - Display purpose and pride in your work and never stop learning